Palworld's main story progression revolves around Tower Bosses, large fights against faction leaders and their giant Pals. Beating them unlocks progression and is the closest thing to a main quest. Here is how to take them on.
How Tower Bosses Work
Tower Bosses are timed fights against a human leader paired with a powerful boss Pal. Unlike wild Pals, you cannot catch them. Each tower:
- Has a recommended level that increases as you progress
- Features a boss with a large health bar and a damage check (you have limited time)
- Rewards progression and items on completion
You bring your party of Pals and fight alongside them.
General Strategy
- Match the element. Each boss has an element. Bring Pals of the type that is strong against it.
- Hit the recommended level. Under-leveling means you will run out of time before draining the boss's health.
- Upgrade your gear. Better weapons and ammo dramatically increase your personal DPS.
- Use status and mounts. Mounted Pals and ranged attacks help you dodge while dealing damage.
Elemental Counters
Palworld uses an element wheel. Bring Pals strong against the boss's type:
| Boss Element | Use Pals of Type |
|---|---|
| Fire | Water |
| Water | Grass |
| Grass | Fire |
| Ground | Grass |
| Electric | Ground |
| Ice | Fire |
| Dark | Dragon |
| Dragon | Ice/Dragon |
Combat Tips
- Dodge roll through boss attacks to avoid big hits
- Keep Pals healthy, swap or heal when they go down
- Bring healing items and stamina food for yourself
- Aim for weak points with ranged weapons
- Stock ammo before the fight, running out mid-fight is a common loss
Fighting Bosses with Friends
On a multiplayer server, you can team up to take down tougher bosses and field-raid bosses together. A dedicated Palworld server keeps the world online so your group can progress and tackle towers on a schedule.
FAQ
Can you catch Tower Bosses in Palworld? No. Tower Bosses cannot be captured, you must defeat them.
How do you beat tower bosses? Match the boss's elemental weakness, hit the recommended level, and bring strong weapons and ammo.
Why do I keep losing to tower bosses? Usually under-leveling or low personal DPS. Level up, upgrade gear, and use elemental counters.
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